D*Face has got a new show coming up at Jonathan Levine gallery in the U S, opening from September 12 it’ll run until October 1o. Here’s a few words on it from the man himself:
“Here’s the scoop on my upcoming show ‘All Your Dreams Belong To Us’ / ‘Ludovico Aversion Therapy’ and where I’ve been pretty much all year.
If you ever wondered what goes on inside my head, this is it, so sell your wife, cash in your boyfriend, polish your peepers and get a ticket to NYC… all new work, exclusive NY show print and a free opening night summin.
I’ll see you there… well here:
Jonathan LeVine Gallery
529 West 20th Street, 9th floor
New York, NY 1001
Luke Chueh “Inferno”
9/9/09
Gallery 1988
One of the shows to look forward to this month is Shawn Barber’s solo at the Shooting Gallery in SF. His show, entitled “Tattooed Portraits: Snapshots,” will no doubt draw on his work experience and include honest portraits of tattooed patrons as well as tattoo artists. I love the way he transfuses a sense of motion to his paintings, like the piece seen above, and can’t wait to see what he has in store for this exhibition.
Take a look at this nice interview from the Shooting Gallery to learn more about his painting and the philosophies behind it.
Since beginning to paint graffiti in the mid-90s as “The Mac,” his murals have become recognized landmarks in cities across the globe. These pieces, often photorealistic depictions of everyday people and ethereal women, utilize distinctive brushwork and shading patterns that focus on the human face and form. His artwork combines classic art themes and techniques with inspiration from Mexican and Chicano culture of the Southwest, pin-up art, and religious imagery. Mac perceives his own work as “the result of a life devoted to art.”
Faces of Life is a series of large to medium size canvases done with spray paint, featuring faces of different girls Mac knows, using mostly black & white or gray tones with just a little bit of color added. "They're super challenging, because I'm trying to paint them in a loose, fluid, somewhat impressionistic manner, but still retain a little photorealism.” These paintings are a culmination and natural evolution of a couple of decades of drawing, painting and studying faces. “The 'ripple' or 'vibration' effect I'm using evolved naturally over years of painting graffiti in the dark with fat caps, and without the help of any kind of art school.” El Mac’s Faces of Life is inspired by another artist known for his beautiful depictions of women, Czech Art Nouveau master, Alphonse Mucha.
El Mac has been commissioned to produce murals around the world, he has exhibited in museums, and his work has graced the cover of numerous publications. He has shown his work all over the United States and in Belgium, France, Mexico, Denmark, Canada, Spain, Japan, Korea,The Netherlands, and Italy.
Faces of Life features new paintings on display at FIFTY24SF Gallery from August 6 – August 27, 2009.
http://www.elmac.net/
http://mac-arte.blogspot.com
248 FILLMORE ST.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
Coinciding with the impending San Diego Comic Con, Subtext is hosting a special exhibition relevant to the world’s largest super-hero related event with their Meanwhile… At the Hall of Justice exhibition. 50 different artists have each contributed their personal memories and appropriations of various super heroes. Our preview here includes chracters from both DC and Marvel Comics franchises such as Batman, Robin, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man and Dr. Doom. Participating artists include Bwana Spoons, Ken Garduno, PJ Fidler, Aaron Jasinski, N8 Van Dyke, Tom Haubs, Eric Davison, Scott Altmann, Jeral Tidwell, Joshua Ellingson, Nathan Fox, Le Merde, Tiffany Liu, Meg Hunt, The Little Friends of Printmaking, Kozy nDan, Angry Woebots, James Jirat Patradoon, Jonathan Wayshak, Zach Johnsen, Kelly Vivanco, Sherwin Viray and David Finch among others. The exhibit will run from July 24th to July 26th with an opening reception taking place on Friday, July 24th between 6 pm -10 pm.
Meanwhile… At the Hall of Justice Exhibition
SURU
7662 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Visitors to the show had very little idea what to expect, but Banksy pulled out all the stops with his new work and integrated older pieces flawlessly. Those familiar with Banksy’s work will recognize several reworked pieces that have been seen in the past as well as a re-contextualized NYC “Pet Shop and Grill.” What stands out most however, is the quantity of new work in the show.
There are at least 70 new works in the show that have never before been exhibited. What’s most striking about the overall exhibit is how appropriately it fits inside the museum. His work is no longer out of place: it belongs. Clearly every detail of the installation was meticulously planned as much of it is site-specific. Even the gift shop full of Banksy’s books and other street art related paraphernalia seems to fit right in.
